Northwestern Healthcare Center in Berea, OH

Northwestern Healthcare Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Berea, Ohio. It is located in Cuyahoga county at 570 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, Ohio 44017. You can reach out to the office of Northwestern Healthcare Center via phone at (440) 243-2122. This skilled nursing facility has 100 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 48.3%. Its legal business name is Rocky River Leasing Co., LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Communicare Health, a chain of 110 nursing homes.

Northwestern Healthcare Center (Medicare CCN 365811) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1990 (36 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in August, 2025.

Contact Information

Northwestern Healthcare Center
570 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, Ohio 44017
(440) 243-2122

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Nursing Home Profile

NameNorthwestern Healthcare Center
Location570 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, Ohio
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds100
Occupancy Rate48.3%
Medicare ID (CCN)365811
Legal Business NameRocky River Leasing Co., LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainCommunicare Health (110 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Northwestern Healthcare Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1235317694
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameRocky River Leasing Co., LLC
Doing Business AsNorthwestern Healthcare Center
Address570 N Rocky River Dr, Berea, OH 44017
Phone Number440-243-2122

NPI Number1275562407
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameThi of Ohio at Northwestern LLC
Doing Business AsNorthwestern Center
Address570 N Rocky River Dr, Berea, OH 44017
Phone Number440-243-2122

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Northwestern Healthcare Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Northwestern Healthcare Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Northwestern Healthcare Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.453.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.640.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.860.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day1.952.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.193.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.510.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.060.07
Total nursing staff turnover60%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover64.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home20.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines3
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$152,195
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties3

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in August, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Northwestern Healthcare Center for 13 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 33 citations since 2021 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Aug 27, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
F0569, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835, Administration, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
F0843, Administration, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Sep 20, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 26, 2024
Dec 9, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 26, 2024
Dec 9, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 26, 2024
Dec 9, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 26, 2024
Sep 24, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 1, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 13, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2024
May 7, 2024Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, patternCorrected by May 22, 2024
Sep 5, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 29, 2023
Sep 14, 2021Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 6, 2021
Sep 14, 2021Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 6, 2021
Sep 14, 2021Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 6, 2021
Sep 14, 2021Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 6, 2021

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Northwestern Healthcare Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased5.4413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.565.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.061.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms18.3312.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury03.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine64.4493.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine29.9482.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication2.741.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened4.0514.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication31.8919.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine92.6895.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine38.1679.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.94.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1719.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication8.2815.38

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